It Works Wraps?

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Sporty98
Sporty98 Posts: 321 Member
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Have any of you tried the "It Works" wraps? I have a friend (three actually) who is/are selling the wraps. They claim that people loss inches with the first one! I am not one to jump on the first getting-skinny-quick scheme, but thought I might give it a try. Just wondering what people on MFP had to say or what experiences you've had with them...?

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  • KristinaW506
    KristinaW506 Posts: 19 Member
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    If it were as easy as putting some wrap all over your body for a few hours, everyone would be their ideal size. People see results with them because they might temporarily tighten the skin but it's physically impossible to lose fat in the matter of a few hours. I wouldn't bother, those inches will magically re appear if you don't eat right and exercise so save yourself a few bucks and just do that.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Oh, it's a detox wrap. Silly me thought it was some type of sandwich wrap. :laugh: (I love sandwich wraps)

    Obviously I don't know if it works, but there are several reviews on Amazon. Most either love it or hate it.

    http://www.amazon.com/Works-Body-Wraps-Ultimate-Applicators/dp/B005LI8ZIA
  • Miss_Hiker_Pants
    Miss_Hiker_Pants Posts: 229 Member
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    I haven't used that particular wrap, but I have used the fat burning belt. It's just water weight. I have to admit, I do fill slightly slimmer after a workout, which gives me incentive to work out more.

    There is no "quick fix", it's just good old fashioned healthy eating , and regular exercise.
  • berrymuffins89
    berrymuffins89 Posts: 17 Member
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    A very short term loss of inches. Only worth it for a special occasion, like a wedding.
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 321 Member
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    I'm actually thinking about the one for the cellulite and stretch marks.....The inches would be a nice treat, but a help with cellulite would be the best!
    Thanks everyone for your responses!
  • angiesteele
    angiesteele Posts: 366 Member
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    I think they work well IF you are getting in the water intake, eating healthy and excercising. i found a great link about them. i have only used one 2 nights ago and lost an inch which has stayed off. http://shrinkthatbellyfat.com/it-works-body-wrap-scam/
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
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    I think they work well IF you are getting in the water intake, eating healthy and excercising. i found a great link about them. i have only used one 2 nights ago and lost an inch which has stayed off. http://shrinkthatbellyfat.com/it-works-body-wrap-scam/

    Because eating well and exercising had nothing to do with your loss?

    They are a marketing ploy for fast, TEMPORARY and only visible results. Your cellulite will not be gone, just the appearance.
  • oceanemma1227
    oceanemma1227 Posts: 7
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    My sister uses them and I've done a lot of research on them. They really do work for her as far as tightening and stretch marks (she had a baby) From what I understand you have to drink A LOT of water before you use one and basically what it does is chemicals on the wrap soak into your skin/blood and "attack" fat cells bursting them, this releases all the toxins from the fat cells into your system which is why it is soooo important to be drinking all that water but the fat cell is legitimately burst and shrunk. So it really does shrink inches HOWEVER these fat cells can easily fill back up if you don't stick to eating healthy etc. essentially its a good jumpstart. I also worry about long term/multiple use effects they haven't been out very long and I worry about the "chemicals"
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
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    It is pricey cellophane. Designed to make you sweat out some water weight. Results are extremely temporary, if useful at all. Better to use creams and whatnot for stretchmarks.

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  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
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    The It Works wraps are in no way some miracle way to lose weight without diet an exercise, but they do work! I was so skeptical about them at first and I figured the only way to know if they actually do work is if I try them. I bought a box of four, and lost an inch with my first one.

    The wraps are fantastic, but they have many other products such as their fat fighters that block out some of the carbs and fat you consume. Thermofit is another one that helps you burn extra calories throughout the day.

    The It Works company doesn't say that this is some miracle way to get super skinny with just one wrap, but you will see results if you follow the directions and have a little patience. One wrap is only 1/4 of a full treatment and everyone's body reacts differently to them.

    If you have any questions about them, feel free to ask. tiedinlace@gmail.com

    My guess is you sell these products since this is your first post.

    The wraps do not make you lose fat. You temporarily lose water weight. That's it. They won't take away cellulite, they won't detox your fat cells, they won't shrink your fat cells, etc.

    You don't need a pill to block fat and carbs. Fat and carbs do not make you gain/lose weight.

    It Works is a scam. It's a MLM that joins the list of all those companies preying on people who want to get thin but don't want to put in the work.

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